Referencing {FAQ}

Monday, October 31, 2016

Happy Halloween! {are you celebrating with J.Crew?}

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!!!  
I love Halloween- one of the best times of the year. Many of us will be out trick-or-treating with the tiniest members of our family, while others will be handing out candy (like myself!) or attending a spooktacular party with friends.

As per usual with the {celebrating with J.Crew?} posts, it might be fun to have a post on what we plan on wearing today. :)

What are you planning to wear this Halloween? Will you be trick-or-treating? Are you planning to go "head to toe" J.Crew or parts J.Crew?

The Great (Weekly) Exchange {looking to sell}

This post (of weekly posts) is for individual members who want to swap/sell/share among yourselves. This post is where you can mention your items and outside listing/ auction site (like eBay and eCrater & the corresponding user ID).


Please note: this posting is not for resellers, retailers or businesses. If you are a reseller, retailer, or a business, your comment gets automatically deleted & you will get publicly called out on it. :( So instead of this, simply do not post in the Weekly Exchanges. Thanks in advance for your cooperation! :)


Please note that any transactions are independent of this blog. (Especially since you will be using an outside listing/ auction site like eBay or eCrater.) I have no dealings or interactions with any of the potential communication, listings, or transactions. :) Moreover, please limit comments about items to swap/sell/share to the "Great (Weekly) Exchange" posts. (Refer to "A Quick Note to J.Crew Aficionadas" post.)

Do you have any items you would like to swap/sell/share among yourselves through your outside listing/auction site?

Sidenote: What's up with JCAs writing "sub" or "subscribing" as their comment? It just means they are subscribing to all the comments (which are then automatically sent to their email) in that particular thread. This way they can stay aware of all the comments posted. :)

The Great (Weekly) Exchange {looking to find}

This post (of weekly posts) is for individual members who are looking for and interested in buying certain items. Please feel free to share a J.Crew store location and/or your outside listing/ auction site if it matches the requests made in this post.


Please note: this posting is not for resellers, retailers or businesses. If you are a reseller, retailer, or a business, your comment gets automatically deleted & you will get publicly called out on it. :( So instead of this, simply do not post in the Weekly Exchanges. Thanks in advance for your cooperation! :)


Also note that any transactions are independent of this blog. (Especially since you will be using an outside listing/ auction site like eBay or eCrater.) I have no dealings or interactions with any of the potential communication, listings, or transactions. :) Moreover, please limit comments about items to swap/sell/share/finding to the "Great (Weekly) Exchange" posts. (Refer to "A Quick Note to J.Crew Aficionadas" post.)

Is there an item (or items) that you are looking for and interested in purchasing?

Sought & Found: Did you visit J.Crew this {past} Weekend?

This is the weekly "sale watch" post, to help each other find sale items at our various local J.Crew stores. ;)

If you are stopped by a J.Crew store this past weekend to see what's available (if anything!) in the SALE, or to see some NEW ARRIVALS {sigh!} in person, maybe you might be willing to share that with us in this post. In particular, if you could share with us a few of the noteworthy items that are available, at what prices, and potential sizes the store is carrying (as well as the store location)- that would be fantastic!

Also, please let us know if your local store was/ is carrying an additional percent off sale. Thanks in advance!!! :)

Friday, October 28, 2016

Seek & Find: Will you visit J.Crew this Weekend?

This is the weekly "sale watch" post, to help each other find sale items at our various local J.Crew stores. ;)

If you are stopping by a J.Crew store this weekend to see what's available (if anything!) in the SALE, or to see some NEW ARRIVALS {sigh!} in person, maybe you might be willing to share that with us in this post. In particular, if you could share with us a few of the noteworthy items that are available, at what prices, and potential sizes the store is carrying (as well as the store location)- that would be fantastic!

Also, please let us know if your local store is carrying an additional percent off sale. Thanks in advance!!! :)

P.S. I noticed that many of you have already been reporting sale items (and in which stores) in other posts which by the way "thank you!" :) I really appreciate how helpful we are for each other!

Thursday, October 27, 2016

J.Crew Today: 30% Off Outerwear & Extra 30% Off Sale Styles

"Thanks!" to many of you, who let us know about the following news & promotion this morning.

J.Crew is offering customers to take an additional 30% off select coats and jackets, and 30% off sale, with promo code SALETREAT. This offer expires October 31, 2016. The fine print includes:

**30% discount valid on the purchase of select full-price coats and jackets in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from October 27, 2016, 12:01am ET through October 31, 2016, 11:59pm ET. In-store discount as advertised. Valid online on full-price coats and jackets marked "30% off with code SALETREAT." Not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue, Brookfield Place, Liquor Store, Ludlow Shops, J.Crew Factory or J.Crew Mercantile stores; at jcrewfactory.com; or on phone orders. Cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer. Not valid on select third-party branded outerwear; men's and kids' Nordic parkas and vests; and girls' faux-fur coat (F9304). In-store discount taken at the register. To redeem online, enter SALETREAT in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one code per order. Valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms are subject to change. 

**30% discount valid on the purchase of select sale items in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from October 27, 2016, 12:01am ET through October 31, 2016, 11:59pm ET. In-store discount as advertised. Valid online on sale items marked "Extra 30% off with code SALETREAT." Not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue, Brookfield Place, Liquor Store, Ludlow Shops, J.Crew Factory or J.Crew Mercantile stores; at jcrewfactory.com; or on phone orders. Cannot be applied to previous purchases and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer. In-store discount taken at the register. To redeem online, enter SALETREAT in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one code per order. Valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms are subject to change.   
I can't believe it is snowing already in Connecticut. But it is. So this promotion feels rather timely and warmly!

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? What item are you hoping to pick up? Please share!

JCA "Help Style Me!" Weekly Post

This is the weekly "Help Style Me!" post, where we can share items we are having trouble putting outfits together with. Elaine (in this post) says it best, "You know, that thing you bought because you love it and you keep pulling it out and then putting it away without wearing it?"

Please share your J.Crew item (either that you own or are thinking about getting) that you would love help creating an outfit with.

Also, please help out by offering your styling advice. Feel free to include links to your blog (where you incorporated that piece) or to Polyvore (where you showcased an outfit with that piece). Thanks in advance! :)

"Looking to LOVE" with J.Crew

This is the weekly "Looking to LOVE with J.Crew" post, a place to share our favorite experiences with J.Crew.

If you have recently experienced a positive situation with J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Please feel free to share your story on almost any topic— including stellar experiences with purchases & orders, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

"Looking to VENT" with J.Crew

This is the weekly "Looking to VENT with J.Crew" post, a place to share our not-so-stellar experiences with J.Crew.

If you have recently experienced a frustrating situation with J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Please feel free to share your story on almost any topic— including poor experiences with purchases & orders, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.

Weekly Share: Other JCrew-like Retailers

This is the weekly "Other JCrew-like Retailers" post (similar to the "Off On A Tangent" posts), where we can share our finds from other retailers that have offerings similar to J.Crew (like Anthropologie, LE Canvas, Gap, BR, Talbots, Ann Taylor, and the like.)

If you have recently encountered items that are similar to J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Please feel free to share your story on almost any topic— including experiences with certain merchandise pieces, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Madewell Insider Club!

Madewell just created an "Insider Club" with lots of perks. According to the site:

WHAT IS MADEWELL INSIDER? Madewell Insider is our free U.S. loyalty program that rewards you based on how much you shop. The more you spend, the more (and better) perks you get. Yep, it’s that easy and that good.

HOW DO I JOIN MADEWELL INSIDER? All you have to do is create an account online or sign up for an account with an associate in one of our stores. The program is entirely free to join—there’s no minimum spending amount required. So go ahead, get in on those benefits.

WHAT BENEFITS DO MADEWELL INSIDER MEMBERS GET? The benefits of the program vary depending on your tier status, but all Madewell Insiders receive a birthday gift, free shipping, free returns, free monogramming and more. The breakdown of perks according to tier status is in the chart below. Visit our Terms and Conditions page to view full program details.

Definitely worth checking out!

Are you already an insider at Madewell? What are your thoughts on the perks? Do you think this is a good loyalty program?

Enjoy 30% off when you spend $200+ or 25% off when you spend $125+

"Thanks!" to many of you, who let us know about the following news & promotion this morning.

J.Crew is offering customers to take an additional 30% off when you spend $200+ or 25% off when you spend $125+, with promo code SHOPMORE. This offer expires October 26, 2016. The fine print includes:

*25% discount valid on purchases of $125 to $199.99 before shipping, handling and taxes are added. 30% discount valid on purchases of $200 or more before shipping, handling and taxes are added. Valid in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from October 21, 2016, 12:01am ET through October 26, 2016, 11:59pm ET. In-store discount as advertised. Valid online on full-price items marked "30% off $200+ or 25% off $125+ with code SHOPMORE" and sale items marked "Extra 30% off $200+ or extra 25% off $125+ with code SHOPMORE." Not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue, Brookfield Place, Liquor Store, Ludlow Shops, J.Crew Factory or J.Crew Mercantile stores; at jcrewfactory.com; or on phone orders. Cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer. Not valid on all Garments for Good and J.Crew sunglasses; all men's blazers and suiting; all women's sportswear; select crewcuts items; select men's accessories, bags, cashmere, coats, pants, shoes, ties and Wallace & Barnes items; select women's blazers, coats, Collection, dresses, fine jewelry, handbags and handbag accessories, pants, shirts, shoes and sweaters; and select third-party branded items. In-store discount taken at the register. To redeem online, enter SHOPMORE in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one code per order. Valid in the U.S. only. Terms are subject to change.  
This is one of my favorite kind of promotion as it applies to both regular and sale priced items. I am off to shop!

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? What item are you hoping to pick up? Please share!

J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs!}

This is the weekly "J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs}" post, to help each other share our reviews.

So if you have recently purchased, or stopped by a J.Crew store to try on an item (or two) from J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Also, this request is not just limited to clothes. Please feel free to discuss bags, shoes, jewelry, accessories, etc.

In particular, if you could mention a few of the noteworthy details like fit, size, fabric, and the like— that would be fantastic! Thanks in advance! :)

Monday, October 24, 2016

The Great (Weekly) Exchange {looking to sell}

This post (of weekly posts) is for individual members who want to swap/sell/share among yourselves. This post is where you can mention your items and outside listing/ auction site (like eBay and eCrater & the corresponding user ID).


Please note: this posting is not for resellers, retailers or businesses. If you are a reseller, retailer, or a business, your comment gets automatically deleted & you will get publicly called out on it. :( So instead of this, simply do not post in the Weekly Exchanges. Thanks in advance for your cooperation! :)


Please note that any transactions are independent of this blog. (Especially since you will be using an outside listing/ auction site like eBay or eCrater.) I have no dealings or interactions with any of the potential communication, listings, or transactions. :) Moreover, please limit comments about items to swap/sell/share to the "Great (Weekly) Exchange" posts. (Refer to "A Quick Note to J.Crew Aficionadas" post.)

Do you have any items you would like to swap/sell/share among yourselves through your outside listing/auction site?

Sidenote: What's up with JCAs writing "sub" or "subscribing" as their comment? It just means they are subscribing to all the comments (which are then automatically sent to their email) in that particular thread. This way they can stay aware of all the comments posted. :)

The Great (Weekly) Exchange {looking to find}

This post (of weekly posts) is for individual members who are looking for and interested in buying certain items. Please feel free to share a J.Crew store location and/or your outside listing/ auction site if it matches the requests made in this post.


Please note: this posting is not for resellers, retailers or businesses. If you are a reseller, retailer, or a business, your comment gets automatically deleted & you will get publicly called out on it. :( So instead of this, simply do not post in the Weekly Exchanges. Thanks in advance for your cooperation! :)


Also note that any transactions are independent of this blog. (Especially since you will be using an outside listing/ auction site like eBay or eCrater.) I have no dealings or interactions with any of the potential communication, listings, or transactions. :) Moreover, please limit comments about items to swap/sell/share/finding to the "Great (Weekly) Exchange" posts. (Refer to "A Quick Note to J.Crew Aficionadas" post.)

Is there an item (or items) that you are looking for and interested in purchasing?

Sought & Found: Did you visit J.Crew this {past} Weekend?

This is the weekly "sale watch" post, to help each other find sale items at our various local J.Crew stores. ;)

If you are stopped by a J.Crew store this past weekend to see what's available (if anything!) in the SALE, or to see some NEW ARRIVALS {sigh!} in person, maybe you might be willing to share that with us in this post. In particular, if you could share with us a few of the noteworthy items that are available, at what prices, and potential sizes the store is carrying (as well as the store location)- that would be fantastic!

Also, please let us know if your local store was/ is carrying an additional percent off sale. Thanks in advance!!! :)

Friday, October 21, 2016

Seek & Find: Will you visit J.Crew this Weekend?

This is the weekly "sale watch" post, to help each other find sale items at our various local J.Crew stores. ;)

If you are stopping by a J.Crew store this weekend to see what's available (if anything!) in the SALE, or to see some NEW ARRIVALS {sigh!} in person, maybe you might be willing to share that with us in this post. In particular, if you could share with us a few of the noteworthy items that are available, at what prices, and potential sizes the store is carrying (as well as the store location)- that would be fantastic!

Also, please let us know if your local store is carrying an additional percent off sale. Thanks in advance!!! :)

P.S. I noticed that many of you have already been reporting sale items (and in which stores) in other posts which by the way "thank you!" :) I really appreciate how helpful we are for each other!

Thursday, October 20, 2016

JCA "Help Style Me!" Weekly Post

This is the weekly "Help Style Me!" post, where we can share items we are having trouble putting outfits together with. Elaine (in this post) says it best, "You know, that thing you bought because you love it and you keep pulling it out and then putting it away without wearing it?"

Please share your J.Crew item (either that you own or are thinking about getting) that you would love help creating an outfit with.

Also, please help out by offering your styling advice. Feel free to include links to your blog (where you incorporated that piece) or to Polyvore (where you showcased an outfit with that piece). Thanks in advance! :)

"Looking to LOVE" with J.Crew

This is the weekly "Looking to LOVE with J.Crew" post, a place to share our favorite experiences with J.Crew.

If you have recently experienced a positive situation with J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Please feel free to share your story on almost any topic— including stellar experiences with purchases & orders, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Take an Extra 30-40% Off Madewell Sale

"Thanks!" to  many of you, who shared the following email & promotion.

Madewell is offering 30% off sale, and 40% off final sale, with promotional code EXTRASALE. This offer expires October 24, 2016. The fine print includes:
30% discount valid on the purchase of sale items in Madewell stores and at madewell.com from October 19, 2016, 12:01am ET through October 24, 2016, 11:59pm ET. In-store discount as advertised. Online discount valid on sale items marked "Extra 30% off with code EXTRASALE." Offer not valid on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or used in combination with any other offer. In-store discount automatically taken at the register. To redeem online, enter EXTRASALE in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promotional code per order. Terms of offer are subject to change. 

40% discount valid on the purchase of select sale items marked "Extra 40% off with code EXTRASALE" at madewell.com from October 19, 2016, 12:01am ET through October 24, 2016, 11:59pm ET. Offer not valid in Madewell stores or on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or used in combination with any other offer. To redeem, enter EXTRASALE in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promotional code per order. Terms of offer are subject to change.
Definitely worth a peek or two to see if the item you are interested in is priced right.

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? If so, please share!

"Looking to VENT" with J.Crew

This is the weekly "Looking to VENT with J.Crew" post, a place to share our not-so-stellar experiences with J.Crew.

If you have recently experienced a frustrating situation with J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Please feel free to share your story on almost any topic— including poor experiences with purchases & orders, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.

Weekly Share: Other JCrew-like Retailers

This is the weekly "Other JCrew-like Retailers" post (similar to the "Off On A Tangent" posts), where we can share our finds from other retailers that have offerings similar to J.Crew (like Anthropologie, LE Canvas, Gap, BR, Talbots, Ann Taylor, and the like.)

If you have recently encountered items that are similar to J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Please feel free to share your story on almost any topic— including experiences with certain merchandise pieces, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

New Arrivals at J.Crew (plus 25-30% off and free shipping!)

"Thanks!" to many of you, who let us know that J.Crew had an update to its website (click here to view online).

There are 276 new arrivals for men (click here) & women (click here). {wahoo!} It looks like Crewcuts (click here) has been updated too.

Promotion Time! J.Crew is offering customers to take an additional  25% off select new arrivals plus an extra 30% off sale styles with promo code STARTSHOPPING. This offer expires  October 20, 2016. Plus they are offering free shipping on all orders placed today!

What items are you most excited about and why? Which items are you surprised (or not surprised) to see? Which items did you hope would be included? Were you expecting a bigger roll-out? Also, did you receive the latest catalog? :)

Flash Sale at J.Crew Factory {30% off & free shipping!}

"Thanks!" to  many of you, who shared the following email & promotion from J.Crew.

J.Crew Factory is offering an additional 35% off merchandise and free shipping (on all orders) with promotional code THISISTHEJAM. This offer expires tonight, midnight EST. The fine print includes:
*Offer valid on purchases made at jcrewfactory.com on October 18, 2016, from 12:01am ET through 11:59pm ET only. Offer not valid in stores, at jcrew.com or on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer. Offer not valid on Best Bet items, men's suiting, cashmere or leather goods or third-party branded merchandise. Free shipping valid on orders shipping to the continental U.S. and U.S. P.O. Boxes via economy shipping (6 to 8 business days) and to Canada via standard shipping (4 to 7 business days). Return requests must be made in accordance with our return policy. To redeem, enter code THISISTHEJAM in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promo code per order. Offer valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offer are subject to change.

*Prices as marked at jcrewfactory.com reflect discount. In-store discount as advertised. Offer valid on the purchase of women's and men's flannel shirts made in J.Crew Factory and J.Crew Mercantile stores and at jcrewfactory.com from October 12, 2016, 12:01am ET through November 1, 2016, 11:59pm ET. Offer not valid in J.Crew stores, at jcrew.com or on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash. In-store discount automatically taken at the register. Offer valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offer are subject to change.
This is a pretty good promotion. Worth double checking to see if there is anything you are interested in.

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? If so, please share!

J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs!}

This is the weekly "J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs}" post, to help each other share our reviews.

So if you have recently purchased, or stopped by a J.Crew store to try on an item (or two) from J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Also, this request is not just limited to clothes. Please feel free to discuss bags, shoes, jewelry, accessories, etc.

In particular, if you could mention a few of the noteworthy details like fit, size, fabric, and the like— that would be fantastic! Thanks in advance! :)

Monday, October 17, 2016

The Great (Weekly) Exchange {looking to sell}

This post (of weekly posts) is for individual members who want to swap/sell/share among yourselves. This post is where you can mention your items and outside listing/ auction site (like eBay and eCrater & the corresponding user ID).


Please note: this posting is not for resellers, retailers or businesses. If you are a reseller, retailer, or a business, your comment gets automatically deleted & you will get publicly called out on it. :( So instead of this, simply do not post in the Weekly Exchanges. Thanks in advance for your cooperation! :)


Please note that any transactions are independent of this blog. (Especially since you will be using an outside listing/ auction site like eBay or eCrater.) I have no dealings or interactions with any of the potential communication, listings, or transactions. :) Moreover, please limit comments about items to swap/sell/share to the "Great (Weekly) Exchange" posts. (Refer to "A Quick Note to J.Crew Aficionadas" post.)

Do you have any items you would like to swap/sell/share among yourselves through your outside listing/auction site?

Sidenote: What's up with JCAs writing "sub" or "subscribing" as their comment? It just means they are subscribing to all the comments (which are then automatically sent to their email) in that particular thread. This way they can stay aware of all the comments posted. :)

The Great (Weekly) Exchange {looking to find}

This post (of weekly posts) is for individual members who are looking for and interested in buying certain items. Please feel free to share a J.Crew store location and/or your outside listing/ auction site if it matches the requests made in this post.


Please note: this posting is not for resellers, retailers or businesses. If you are a reseller, retailer, or a business, your comment gets automatically deleted & you will get publicly called out on it. :( So instead of this, simply do not post in the Weekly Exchanges. Thanks in advance for your cooperation! :)


Also note that any transactions are independent of this blog. (Especially since you will be using an outside listing/ auction site like eBay or eCrater.) I have no dealings or interactions with any of the potential communication, listings, or transactions. :) Moreover, please limit comments about items to swap/sell/share/finding to the "Great (Weekly) Exchange" posts. (Refer to "A Quick Note to J.Crew Aficionadas" post.)

Is there an item (or items) that you are looking for and interested in purchasing?

Sought & Found: Did you visit J.Crew this {past} Weekend?

This is the weekly "sale watch" post, to help each other find sale items at our various local J.Crew stores. ;)

If you are stopped by a J.Crew store this past weekend to see what's available (if anything!) in the SALE, or to see some NEW ARRIVALS {sigh!} in person, maybe you might be willing to share that with us in this post. In particular, if you could share with us a few of the noteworthy items that are available, at what prices, and potential sizes the store is carrying (as well as the store location)- that would be fantastic!

Also, please let us know if your local store was/ is carrying an additional percent off sale. Thanks in advance!!! :)

Friday, October 14, 2016

Take 30-40% Off J.Crew plus 20% Off for Cardholders!

"Thanks!" to  many of you, who shared the following email & promotion from J.Crew.

J.Crew is offering 30% off select items and an additional 40% off sale items with promotional code GETSHOPPING. This offer expires October 17, 2016. The fine print includes:

**30% discount valid on the purchase of select full-price items in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from October 12, 2016, 12:01am ET through October 17, 2016, 11:59pm ET. In-store discount as advertised. Valid online on full-price items marked “30% off with code GETSHOPPING." Not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue, Brookfield Place, Liquor Store, Ludlow Shops, J.Crew Factory or J.Crew Mercantile stores; at jcrewfactory.com; or on phone orders. Cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer. In-store discount taken at the register. To redeem online, enter GETSHOPPING in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one code per order. Valid in the U.S. only. Terms are subject to change.

***40% discount valid on the purchase of select sale items in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from October 12, 2016, 12:01am ET through October 17, 2016, 11:59pm ET. In-store discount as advertised. Valid online on sale items marked "Extra 40% off with code GETSHOPPING." Not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue, Brookfield Place, Liquor Store, Ludlow Shops, J.Crew Factory or J.Crew Mercantile stores; at jcrewfactory.com; or on phone orders. Cannot be applied to previous purchases and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer. In-store discount taken at the register. To redeem online, enter GETSHOPPING in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one code per order. Valid in the U.S. only. Terms are subject to change. 

††20% discount valid on your first purchase made after opening a new J.Crew Credit Card from October 13, 2016, 12:01am ET through October 17, 2016, 11:59pm ET. Purchase must be completed with your J.Crew Credit Card. One-time use only. Valid in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com only. Not valid in J.Crew Factory or J.Crew Mercantile stores, at jcrewfactory.com or on phone orders. Cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer. Not valid on all Garments for Good and J.Crew sunglasses; all men's blazers and suiting; select crewcuts items; select men's accessories, bags, cashmere, coats, pants, shoes, shorts, ties and Wallace & Barnes items; select women's blazers, coats, Collection, dresses, fine jewelry, handbags and handbag accessories, pants, shirts, shoes and sweaters; and select third-party branded items. Valid in the U.S. only. Terms are subject to change. Subject to credit approval and availability. J.Crew Credit Card accounts are issued by Comenity Bank.
Plus they are offering an additional 20% discount on your first purchase made after opening a J.Crew Credit Card!

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion at J.Crew? What J.Crew item(s) are you hoping to pick up? Please share!

Seek & Find: Will you visit J.Crew this Weekend?

This is the weekly "sale watch" post, to help each other find sale items at our various local J.Crew stores. ;)

If you are stopping by a J.Crew store this weekend to see what's available (if anything!) in the SALE, or to see some NEW ARRIVALS {sigh!} in person, maybe you might be willing to share that with us in this post. In particular, if you could share with us a few of the noteworthy items that are available, at what prices, and potential sizes the store is carrying (as well as the store location)- that would be fantastic!

Also, please let us know if your local store is carrying an additional percent off sale. Thanks in advance!!! :)

P.S. I noticed that many of you have already been reporting sale items (and in which stores) in other posts which by the way "thank you!" :) I really appreciate how helpful we are for each other!

Thursday, October 13, 2016

JCA "Help Style Me!" Weekly Post

This is the weekly "Help Style Me!" post, where we can share items we are having trouble putting outfits together with. Elaine (in this post) says it best, "You know, that thing you bought because you love it and you keep pulling it out and then putting it away without wearing it?"

Please share your J.Crew item (either that you own or are thinking about getting) that you would love help creating an outfit with.

Also, please help out by offering your styling advice. Feel free to include links to your blog (where you incorporated that piece) or to Polyvore (where you showcased an outfit with that piece). Thanks in advance! :)

"Looking to LOVE" with J.Crew

This is the weekly "Looking to LOVE with J.Crew" post, a place to share our favorite experiences with J.Crew.

If you have recently experienced a positive situation with J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Please feel free to share your story on almost any topic— including stellar experiences with purchases & orders, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

"Looking to VENT" with J.Crew

This is the weekly "Looking to VENT with J.Crew" post, a place to share our not-so-stellar experiences with J.Crew.

If you have recently experienced a frustrating situation with J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Please feel free to share your story on almost any topic— including poor experiences with purchases & orders, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.

Weekly Share: Other JCrew-like Retailers

This is the weekly "Other JCrew-like Retailers" post (similar to the "Off On A Tangent" posts), where we can share our finds from other retailers that have offerings similar to J.Crew (like Anthropologie, LE Canvas, Gap, BR, Talbots, Ann Taylor, and the like.)

If you have recently encountered items that are similar to J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Please feel free to share your story on almost any topic— including experiences with certain merchandise pieces, promotions/ offers, in-store visits, transactions with store associates, etc.

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs!}

This is the weekly "J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs}" post, to help each other share our reviews.

So if you have recently purchased, or stopped by a J.Crew store to try on an item (or two) from J.Crew, maybe you might be willing to share that information with us in this post.

Also, this request is not just limited to clothes. Please feel free to discuss bags, shoes, jewelry, accessories, etc.

In particular, if you could mention a few of the noteworthy details like fit, size, fabric, and the like— that would be fantastic! Thanks in advance! :)

Monday, October 10, 2016

Take 30-40% Off J.Crew plus Free Shipping!

"Thanks!" to  many of you, who shared the following email & promotion from J.Crew.

J.Crew is offering 30% off select items and an additional 40% off sale items with promotional code YESPLEASE. This offer expires October 11, 2016. The fine print includes:
*30% discount valid on the purchase of select full-price items in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from October 5, 2016, 12:01am ET through October 11, 2016, 11:59pm ET. In-store discount as advertised. Valid online on full-price items marked “30% off with code YESPLEASE." Not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue, Brookfield Place, Liquor Store, Ludlow Shops, J.Crew Factory or J.Crew Mercantile stores; at jcrewfactory.com; or on phone orders. Cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer. In-store discount taken at the register. To redeem online, enter YESPLEASE in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one code per order. Valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms are subject to change. 

**40% discount valid on the purchase of select sale items in J.Crew stores and at jcrew.com from October 5, 2016, 12:01am ET through October 11, 2016, 11:59pm ET. In-store discount as advertised. Valid online on sale items marked "Extra 40% off with code YESPLEASE." Not valid in the 769 Madison Avenue, Brookfield Place, Liquor Store, Ludlow Shops, J.Crew Factory or J.Crew Mercantile stores; at jcrewfactory.com; or on phone orders. Cannot be applied to previous purchases and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer. In-store discount taken at the register. To redeem online, enter YESPLEASE in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one code per order. Valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms are subject to change.
Plus they are offering free shipping on all orders placed today. Wahoo!

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion at J.Crew? What J.Crew item(s) are you hoping to pick up? Please share!

Free Shipping at J.Crew Factory

"Thanks!" to  many of you, who shared the following email & promotion from J.Crew.

J.Crew Factory is offering an additional 50% off regular merchandise (prices marked) and free shipping on all orders with promotional code HAPPYBDAY. This offer expires today. The fine print includes:
*Prices as marked at jcrewfactory.com reflect discount. In-store discount as advertised. Offer valid on purchases made in J.Crew Factory and J.Crew Mercantile stores and at jcrewfactory.com on October 10, 2016, 12:01am ET through 11:59pm ET. Offer not valid in J.Crew stores, at jcrew.com or on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash. Offer not valid on clearance items, men's suiting, cashmere or leather items or third-party merchandise. In-store discount automatically taken at the register. Offer valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offer are subject to change. 

**Free shipping valid on purchases made at jcrewfactory.com on October 10, 2016, 12:01am ET through 11:59pm ET. Offer not in valid in stores, at jcrew.com or on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases and cannot be redeemed for cash. To redeem, enter code HAPPYBDAY in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promo code per order. Orders will be shipped to the continental U.S. and U.S. P.O. Boxes via economy shipping (6 to 8 business days) and to Canada via standard shipping (4 to 7 business days). Return requests must be made in accordance with our return policy. Offer valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offer are subject to change.
This is a pretty good promotion. Worth double checking to see if there is anything you are interested in.

Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? If so, please share!

Madewell Instagram Contest: #wellheeled

"Thanks!" to many of you who let us know that Madewell is running a new contest over at Instagram that is worth participating in!

Work your Madewell, then snap and use hashtag #wellheeled and #contest for a chance to win "$2,000 Madewell shopping spree plus everything you need for a perfect day of strolling: two pairs of Madewell boots (your choice), Grado headphones, one year of Spotify Premium, a Mizu water bottle and snacks from Baked.". This contest runs until November 14, 2016. The fine print (there's always fine print!) includes:
To participate you will need to use your Twitter account and/or your Instagram account  (each a “Social Account”) to participate.  Creating either Social Account  is  free  but  is  subject  to  the  applicable   terms   and   conditions   ( http://twitter.com/tos )   or   ( http://instagram.com/about/legal/terms/# ).   Posting on Instagram requires a mobile device and therefore message and data rates may apply. If  entering via a mobile phone using your wireless carrier’s network, standard data charges from your wireless  carrier  may  apply.    Your  account  settings  on  the  Social  Account  you  use  to  enter  must  be  set  to  "unprotected" and/or "public" in order for your Tweets or posts to be viewable by Sponsor.   Tweet or post to Instagram one (1) original photo of your favorite  Madewell  shoes and where you’re walking  in  them,  along  with  the  hashtags  # wellheeled and  #contest  (herein  your  "Submission").   

You  will  automatically receive one (1) contest entry for your eligible Submission. By  posting  your Submission,  you  agree  that  it  conforms  to  the  guidelines,  permissions , and  content  restrictions below and that Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may remove your Submission from a gallery and  disqualify you if it believes that it fails to conform.  Permissions :  Entrant  must  have  permission  from  any  recognizable  individuals  who  appear  in  the  Submission to use their names and likenesses in the Submission and to grant the rights set forth herein.  Minors  may  only  be  included  in  the  Submission  if  entrant  is  their  parent  or  legal  guardian.  If  requested,  entrant must be able to provide such permissions or proof in a form acceptable to Sponsor.
To check out Madewell's Instagram account, click here. (To check out the J.Crew Aficionada Instagram account, click here.)

Good luck to all those participating! I really hope a JCA wins it. {Fingers crossed!!}

Are you planning to participate in the Madewell Contest? Have an Instagram account? If so, please share your link in the comments section!

The Great (Weekly) Exchange {looking to sell}

This post (of weekly posts) is for individual members who want to swap/sell/share among yourselves. This post is where you can mention your items and outside listing/ auction site (like eBay and eCrater & the corresponding user ID).


Please note: this posting is not for resellers, retailers or businesses. If you are a reseller, retailer, or a business, your comment gets automatically deleted & you will get publicly called out on it. :( So instead of this, simply do not post in the Weekly Exchanges. Thanks in advance for your cooperation! :)


Please note that any transactions are independent of this blog. (Especially since you will be using an outside listing/ auction site like eBay or eCrater.) I have no dealings or interactions with any of the potential communication, listings, or transactions. :) Moreover, please limit comments about items to swap/sell/share to the "Great (Weekly) Exchange" posts. (Refer to "A Quick Note to J.Crew Aficionadas" post.)

Do you have any items you would like to swap/sell/share among yourselves through your outside listing/auction site?

Sidenote: What's up with JCAs writing "sub" or "subscribing" as their comment? It just means they are subscribing to all the comments (which are then automatically sent to their email) in that particular thread. This way they can stay aware of all the comments posted. :)

The Great (Weekly) Exchange {looking to find}

This post (of weekly posts) is for individual members who are looking for and interested in buying certain items. Please feel free to share a J.Crew store location and/or your outside listing/ auction site if it matches the requests made in this post.


Please note: this posting is not for resellers, retailers or businesses. If you are a reseller, retailer, or a business, your comment gets automatically deleted & you will get publicly called out on it. :( So instead of this, simply do not post in the Weekly Exchanges. Thanks in advance for your cooperation! :)


Also note that any transactions are independent of this blog. (Especially since you will be using an outside listing/ auction site like eBay or eCrater.) I have no dealings or interactions with any of the potential communication, listings, or transactions. :) Moreover, please limit comments about items to swap/sell/share/finding to the "Great (Weekly) Exchange" posts. (Refer to "A Quick Note to J.Crew Aficionadas" post.)

Is there an item (or items) that you are looking for and interested in purchasing?